1 . Almost no one knows the world of competitive climbing like Janja Garnbret, an Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion. Having risen to the top of the sport, the Slovenian now is using her platform to raise awareness of the “cultural trap” in climbing. She says it is contributing to a widespread issue with eating disorders.

The problem is from an outdated idea that weighing less means you climb faster. Such a mindset has created an environment where young athletes start skipping or cutting down on meals, she says, sometimes to disastrous effect. Despite not having issues with eating disorders herself, she is more than aware of friends and fellow competitors who have damaged their bodies in the pursuit of a thinner figure.

“I have to recognize that weight does have some role to play in the sport. I also want to win, but I’m a strong believer that you can do climbing, or any sport, in a healthy way. Luckily I didn’t fall into this trap.” She says.

“I was trying hard to help them get out of it, but it didn’t work. It was really hard for me to see them destroying themselves, mentally and physically.” It was experiences such as this that inspired Gambret to post a message on the social platform in July 2023 about eating disorders. The post sparked a huge response throughout the climbing community and attracted support from the likes of US rock climber Sasha DiGiulian.

In her message, Garnbret spoke about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) — a syndrome (综合征) that occurs when someone of any gender has overtrained and/or undereaten for a long period in an attempt to improve their athletic performance, often without knowing the dangers of failing to compensate (补偿) for the energy they consume in training, racing and their daily lives. Left untreated, medical experts say REDs can damage an athlete’s bone health, immune system, and psychological health, as well as his athletic performance.

1. What does the “cultural trap” in the text refer to?

A．The defeat of eating disorders.	B．The pursuit of a thinner figure.
C．The idea of keeping daily meals.	D．The mindset of climbing to the top.

2. Why did Garnbret decide to post the message on the social platform?

A．She used to fall into the cultural trap.	B．Her efforts to help dieters were in vain.
C．Her achievements deserved to be shared.	D．She wanted to receive support from DiGiulian.

3. What may lead to REDs according to the text?

A．Severe mental problems.	B．The habit of overeating.
C．Over-exercise for a long time.	D．The poor athletic performance.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Road to a World Champion	B．Rising to Fame on Social Media
C．The Challenge of Climbing with REDs	D．Warning against Cultural Trap in Climbing

2 . Few social networking platforms are known for inspiring positive social change these days, but an Inuit-developed app is helping local communities from Alaska to Greenland advance their self-determination.

Named SIKU after the Inuktitut word for “sea ice”, the app allows communities in the North to pull together traditional knowledge and scientific data to track changes in the environment, trace local wild foods, and make decisions about how to manage wildlife.

Over the years, SIKU has stepped forward in its development. Recently, the elders saw that the platform could help address a familiar challenge: sharing knowledge with younger people who often have their noses in their phones. In 2019, SIKU relaunched as a full-fledged social network—a platform where members can post photos and notes about wildlife sightings, hunts and sea ice conditions. The app operates in multiple languages, such as Inuktitut, Innu and Greenlandic. Since early 2024, over 25,000 people from at least 120 communities have made more than 75,000 posts on SIKU.

The app is also equipped with useful tools for life on the ice, including weather reports, sea ice forecasts, and other critical safety information. “When I go out on the land with family, we go a long distance, and the SIKU app can show which area we are in. It’s precise.” says Karen Nanook, who lives in Taloyoak, Nunavut.

The data held in SIKU is abundant and up to date, and communities are already using the app to inform important decisions. In 2021, for example, elders in Sanikiluaq were worried the local reindeer population had thinned, so the Hunters and Trappers Association used SIKU to survey hunters and look at recent reported harvest rates. The analysis led the association to temporarily close the hunt to relieve pressure on the population and to reintroduce hunting slowly once the number of reindeer increased. This decision shows how Inuit can use the technology in combination with traditional wildlife management. “It’s part science and part Inuit knowledge. It can work both ways, instead of one dominating the other,” says Arragutainaq, a manager at the association.

1. What do we know about SIKU?

A．It traces data to do researches.	B．It gets tryout all over the world.
C．It allows people to post photos and notes.	D．It mainly focuses on traditional knowledge.

2. What does the underlined word “full-fledged” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Well-developed.

B．Time-saving.

C．Business-centered.

D．Fancy-looking.

3. What is Karen’s attitude towards SIKU?

A．Favorable.

B．Doubtful.

C．Intolerant.

D．Curious.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．SIKU advocates the Inuit tradition.	B．SIKU promotes technological advances.
C．SIKU tracks changes in the environment.	D．SIKU helps local communities make decisions.

3 . Frying French fries in space may be possible, according to a recent study by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

On Earth, we have gravity and buoyancy (浮力). Gravity makes sure that the oil stays in the cooker, and buoyancy allows the bubbles that come out of the fries to travel up ward so that the fries are cooked. In space, which is under microgravity, there is no buoyancy. So scientists for long believed that frying wasn’t possible.

The research team first designed a sealed container that could fry the potato safely in zero gravity and then took the researchers on a ride. The plane climbed up, and then, at a certain point, headed down just like a roller coaster. There were about 20 seconds of microgravity when the plane reached the highest point, during which the team did tests.

To their surprise, the fries were cooked, and the bubbles were able to escape. When being fried, the water inside the potato turned into vapor (水蒸气). The vapor created pressure when released from the potato. The pressure inside the potato allowed the bubbles to go out and let the oil come in, according to the research paper. It showed that “frying can occur in space”.

This isn’t the first attempt for scientists to deep-fry French fries in “space”. Early in 2014, a group of researchers conducted studies under various gravities. The agency’s large centrifuge (离心机)can create artificial gravity from 1 to 20g, with “g” referring to the gravitational acceleration at the surface of the Earth. It has four arms and can spin fast. During the spin, things held by the arm are under centrifugal force, which is the source of artificial gravity. The fries were cooked under different gravities from 1 to 9 g.

They discovered that the French fries had the most crispy (脆的) chips under 3g. It’s interesting to mention that Jupiter’s gravity is 2.4 times that of Earth’s gravity. So, French fries may have the perfect taste if cooked on Jupiter, compared with other planets in the solar system.

1. What may make frying French Fries possible in space?

A．The release of bubbles.	B．The transformation of gravity.
C．The reduction of vapor.	D．The accumulation of buoyance.

2. Why did the plane head down like a roller coaster?

A．To make a weightless sense.	B．To get appropriate pressure.
C．To test the seal of the container.	D．To create experiment conditions.

3. What is the purpose of mentioning the studies conducted in 2014?

A．To show the function of the centrifuge.

B．To find common ground of various experiments.

C．To prove the perfect taste of French fries on Jupiter.

D．To offer more evidence about cooking French fries in space.

4. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A cook book.
C．A food advertisement.	D．A travel brochure.

4 . The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Have you ever heard people describe themselves as an INTJ or an ESFP? What these people are referring to is their personality type based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), which identifies people on four different criteria.

Extroversion — Introversion (E — I)

This criterion describes how people respond with the surroundings. The extroversion group are “outward-turning” and tend to be action-focused, enjoy more frequent social interaction, and feel energized after spending t me with others. The introversion group are “inward-turning” and tend to be thought-focused, enjoy deep and meaningful social interactions, and feel recharged after spending time alone.

Sensing — Intuition (S — N)

This criterion involves looking at how people gather information from the world around them. People who prefer sensing tend to pay attention to realty, particularly to what they can learn from their own senses. They tend to focus on details and enjoy getting hands-on experience. Those who prefer intuition pay more at tent on to things like patterns and impressions. They enjoy thinking about possibilities, imagining the future, and abstract theories.

Thinking — Feeling (T — F)

This criterion focuses on how people make decisions based on the information that they have gathered. People who prefer thinking place a, greater emphasis on facts and objective data. They tend to be consistent, logical, and impersonal when weighing a decision. Those who prefer feeling are more likely to consider people and emotions when arriving at a conclusion.

Judging — Perceiving (J — P)

The final criterion involves how people tend to deal with the outside world. Those who prefer judging favor structure and firm decisions. People who prefer perceiving are more open, flexible, and adaptable. These two tendencies have an effect on the other criteria. For instance, this criterion helps describe whether you behave with the characteristics of the extroversion group when you are taking in new information or when you are making decisions.

1. Which criterion describes people’s social interaction?

A．E—I.

B．S—N.

C．T—F.

D．J—P.

2. What might be a feature of an ISFP?

A．Preferring stricture and firm decisions.	B．Enjoying getting hands-on experience.
C．Feeling tired after spending time alone.	D．Emphassising on facts and objective data.

3. Which of the following influences the other criteria?

A．How people make decisions.	B．How people gather information.
C．How people deal with the outside world.	D．How people respond with the surroundings·

5 . Recently, a homeowner in Illinois came face to face with five furry chipmunk (花栗鼠) babies that crowded together in a window well. Shocked and concerned, the homeowner contacted Wildlife Allies (WA), a team committed to the caring removal and rescue of sick and injured wildlife.

Wildlife technician Cat Downs soon arrived at the scene along with an assistant. Together, Downs and the assistant netted the chipmunks, removing them from the window well, and placed them inside a new plastic carrier. The rescuers then moved the five chipmunk babies to a grassy area nearby and put them under a wooden basket where the mother could see them. To make sure the reunion was a success, the rescuers set up cameras and hoped the chipmunk mom would soon return.

“The chipmunk babies were enveloped in fear and tiredness,” a representative from Wildlife Allies recalled. Rescuers didn’t wait long and soon found an empty wooden basket. Then, checking the camera recording, they joyfully realized that the whole family had been reunited. “When we loaded the photos on to our computer and saw the mom, a burden was lifted from our hearts and pure joy came over us,” one Wildlife Allies representative said.

The Wildlife Allies team watched in satisfaction as the chipmunk mom tended to each of her babies. “The chipmunk mom emerged and heroically freed her precious babies from the wooden basket,” Anderson Humane wrote in a post about the rescue. “With determination, she made multiple trips, releasing all five babies and carrying the last one away to safety!”

According to Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, chipmunk babies rely heavily on their mother throughout the first few months of their lives, as she teaches them what to eat and how to survive. Usually, families like these stick together until the fall, when the babies are old enough to stand on their own feet.

Together at last, this little family is filled with happiness, thanks to those rescuers.

1. Where did the chipmunk mom find her babies?

A．Beside a grassy area.	B．Inside a window well.
C．In a new plastic carrier.	D．Under a wooden basket.

2. How did WA team feel when checking the photos?

A．Relieved.

B．Regretful.

C．Discouraged.

D．Motivated.

3. What can we learn about chipmunk babies from the paragraph 5?

A．They stick together for food.	B．They can standup afterbirth.
C．They are dependent on moms.	D．They get survival skills in the fall.

4. Which might be a suitable title for the text?

A．Wildlife Allies: Our Last Hope	B．Guide for Wildlife Rescuers
C．Chipmunk Mom’s Rescue Trip	D．Reunite a Chipmunk Family

6 . Have you ever noticed how much nicer you are to your friends than to yourself?

We comfort our friends and cheer on their achievements, yet we constantly criticize ourselves. We regret making mistakes. We compare ourselves to others. We don’t feel we are worthy enough. It’s endless.

Self-criticism actually serves a purpose. It helps people survive by adapting ourselves to social standards. Follow the standards and you will remain secure; step outside the lines and you will risk potential danger. This is why the negative self-talk is critical—it’s trying to keep you safe.

Strangely enough, as the brain circuit forces us to reflect what we did wrong, it responds with support for our friends. So how can we treat ourselves with the care we give our friends? We start by understanding how self-criticism operates.

When we are not concentrated on something, the brain circuit runs. We passively listen to these negative thoughts which interrupt our ability to focus and sleep. The self-criticism creates over thinking. For example, someone who loses a love done might think, “I’m so down. Why can’t I get over this?” and then, “I can’t handle anything.” When trying to make meaning from self-criticism, we slip into a cycle, which makes us feel we are not enough: not successful enough, not lovable enough, not worthy enough...It convinces us that we will be happy and safe when we achieve something. Yet when we achieve that, our wish to equal the achievements of others finds us some new in security. Nothing will ever be good enough.

Only when we stop the self-criticism can we hear our inner voice. Let go of the desire to “keep up with the Joneses” and then step more fully into ourselves. Next, think about what you would say to friends in a similar situation. It helps us out of the negative cycle and access our caring and supportive side. It is time for us to treat ourselves like we treat our friends.

1. Why does self-criticism matter?

A．It adapts people to critical standards.	B．It helps people avoid potential risks.
C．It ensures people’s security in society.	D．It assists people to achieve life purpose.

2. What in mainly talked about in paragraph 5?

A．How the brain circuit is formed.	B．How self-criticism affects people.
C．How it feels to lose a love done.	D．How criticism creates over thinking.

3. What might the underlined sentence “keep up with the Joneses” in paragraph 6 mean?

A．Handle difficulties with case.	B．Possess abundant wealth.
C．Get rid of the heavy pressure.	D．Match the success of others.

4. What does the author suggest us doing?

A．Making meaning from criticism.	B．Treating ourselves with kindness.
C．Reflecting on mistakes regularly.	D．Offering nice comments to others.

7 . Heat waves area fact of summer. When one hits, Manhattan turns into a concrete desert; even my dog is affected. The moment Millie_________the temperature outside our building, she makes a(n)_________and heads back home. Today is going to be a day when_________happens, which makes me satisfied.

I recalled the_________Saturday last year, which was perfect for an outing. “Come on, Mil,” I requested her, “You need exercise!” She gave me a begging look and then_________in the direction of the city park, moving slowly, on purpose. I tried to speed up but ___________

Finally we arrived. Millie settled herself for a nap (打盹) in the _________, under the bench where I was sitting checking my phone. Napping was not_________! I glanced up and scanned the surroundings for a ball I could throw.

I saw dogs were everywhere, relaxing, stretching or just sitting_________with their people. Owners read books,__________themselves, or napped, heads leaning to one side. A breeze gently blew from the Hudson River, causing trees to__________. Otherwise, all was quiet.

Millie was right. What was all the__________about, especially in such a good day? Take a__________. I switched off my phone, slipped it into my pocket and__________my eyes.

A day when nothing happened and I felt____________.

1.

A．measures

B．recognizes

C．compares

D．senses

2.

A．mess

B．effort

C．turn

D．attempt

3.

A．everything

B．nothing

C．anything

D．something

4.

A．freezing

B．mild

C．roasting

D．damp

5.

A．set out

B．rushed out

C．stood by

D．passed by

6.

A．tripped

B．hesitated

C．failed

D．waited

7.

A．crowd

B．bush

C．shelter

D．shade

8.

A．exercise

B．play

C．rest

D．priority

9.

A．excitedly

B．peacefully

C．confidently

D．independently

10.

A．pushed

B．awoke

C．sunned

D．persuaded

11.

A．bend

B．grow

C．fall

D．whisper

12.

A．hurry

B．confusion

C．annoyance

D．chaos

13.

A．chance

B．break

C．walk

D．shower

14.

A．widened

B．rubbed

C．closed

D．rolled

15.

A．content

B．relaxed

C．defeated

D．lost

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Attending a lecture.

B．Organizing a workshop.

C．Holding an interview.

2. Why does the woman volunteer in a charity event?

A．To follow a common trend.

B．To help raise money.

C．To experience different roles.

3. What does the woman think of the film-making workshop?

A．Wonderful.

B．Demanding

C．Boring.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A stuffed toy named “Happy Loong” from Gansu Provincial Museum has recently distinguished     1     (it) from conventional souvenirs and captured the hearts of tourists.

Modeled     2     a Ming Dynasty gold decoration in the shape of a loong, or Chinese dragon, over 1, 000 of these chubby (圆胖的)     3     smiling loong toys were sold in the first week after it hit the market earlier this year.

Besides “Happy Loong”, the museum sells stuffed toys     4     (inspire) by the Dunhuang Flying Apsaras and the bronze galloping (飞驰的) horse from the Eastern Han Dynasty,     5     combine rich history with the appetite of Generation-Z.

This innovative approach to museum souvenirs reflects     6     broader trend of making cultural products appealing to young Chinese museum-goers. The Palace Museum’s online store, for instance,     7     (offer) playful and humorous souvenirs featuring emperors in Chinese history, receiving positive reviews from young visitors.

The success of these innovative souvenirs lies in the ability     8     (meet) the demands of young people seeking relaxation and individuality. However, designing truly     9     (create) cultural product requires a good knowledge of cultural relics.

Looking ahead, the museum souvenir market in China is expected to continue growing, presenting abundant     10     (opportunity) for designers.

10 . Pingtan, the biggest island off the coast of Fujian Province, is popular with tourists these days. It has also attracted many ________ seeking a pleasant place to settle down. Among them is Italian fashion ________ Filippo Strada, who has lived on the island for four years.

Born in Milan, Strada has a well-developed ________ of fashion design. It is this love of fine clothing that led him to a career in the industry. Over the past decade, he has ________ his career in China, living in various cities. ________, due to his growing business and ________ travels, Strada spent a lot of time away from home. After his daughter was born, he made up his mind to go back to his wife’s hometown of Pingtan in 2018.

Strada ________ Pingtan with his family, determined to build a happy home on the island. But he also had a dream of building a successful business there, making the most of the local ________ development. Strada had a winning idea. He would ________ his heritage to provide goods and services with an authentic Italian ________. Starting from zero, Strada now ________ a high-end tailor shop, a cafe and an Italian restaurant in Pingtan, ________ exotic (异域风情的) experiences to both locals and tourists.

As for the future, Strada plans to ________ Chinese and English salons (沙龙) in his Italian restaurant to ________ more knowledge of Western culture. “I’m very willing to do my part to make Pingtan a (n) ________ and diverse community that is popular around the world,” he said.

1.

A．foreigners

B．businessmen

C．travelers

D．engineers

2.

A．model

B．stylist

C．critic

D．graduate

3.

A．application

B．system

C．appreciation

D．relationship

4.

A．boosted

B．improved

C．achieved

D．pursued

5.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．Besides

6.

A．urgent

B．frequent

C．recreational

D．exhausting

7.

A．contributed to

B．adapted to

C．settled in

D．believed in

8.

A．political

B．major

C．potential

D．economic

9.

A．make use of

B．get rid of

C．keep track of

D．take care of

10.

A．environment

B．flavor

C．fashion

D．record

11.

A．reopens

B．monitors

C．possesses

D．decorates

12.

A．awarding

B．announcing

C．offering

D．showing

13.

A．fund

B．evaluate

C．attend

D．organize

14.

A．spread

B．acquire

C．compare

D．discuss

15.

A．virtual

B．dynamic

C．intelligent

D．independent